Ravi Sitaram Naik

Ravi Sitaram Naik (1946–2025) was a prominent Indian politician from Goa, who held the office of Chief Minister as the 4th one and was a member of the Goa Legislative Assembly for a very long period. Besides representing Ponda constituency, Naik took charge of a number of departments such as Agriculture, Home, and Finance.

He started his political career with the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, then shifted to the Indian National Congress and later to the Bharatiya Janata Party. Naik was a Member of Parliament for North Goa (1998–1999) and a Deputy Chief Minister for a brief period.

He died on October 14, 2025, at 79, after a cardiac arrest.

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Ravi Sitaram Naik Biography

Ravi Sitaram Naik (1946-2025) was a seasoned Indian politician from Goa whose political journey lasted over many years. He was the 4th Chief Minister of Goa, besides being the Deputy Chief Minister, Cabinet Minister for Agriculture, Home and Finance, and Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly representing the Ponda constituency.

Naik was a politician of the MGP party before he switched to the Indian National Congress and later to the BJP. Also, he was a Member of Parliament from North Goa from 1998 to 1999.

Among other things, Naik was applauded for being a public servant who sincerely and wholeheartedly devoted himself to the community. He took up the various pressing needs of the people in the areas of infrastructure, agricultural practices, and welfare schemes. His administration talents, the way he handled the coalition, and his zeal for Goa’s economic and social progress earned him wide recognition.

He died on the 14th of October, 2025, due to cardiac arrest at the age of 79.

The political history of Ravi Sitaram Naik, along with his political contributions to Goa's governance and development, has been the most significant thing that remains with the state after his demise.

Ravi Sitaram Naik Personal Life

Full Name	Ravi Sitaram Naik
Date of Birth	18 Sep 1946
Date of Death	15 Oct 2025 (Age 79)
Place of Birth	Goa
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Sitaram Naik
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	NA
Children	2 Son(s)

Ravi Sitaram Naik Net Worth

Net Worth

₹7.79 CRORE

ASSETS

₹8.11 CRORE

Liabilities

₹31.26 LAKHS

Interesting Facts about Ravi Sitaram Naik

He has been tagged as an agriculturist, political and social worker. He loves gardening, listening to music, reading and watching TV. Ravi Naik is the one and only one legislator in Goa who was a national volleyball player. Interestingly, he became chief minister for just a six-day stint in 1994. He loves playing badminton.

Political Timeline of Ravi Sitaram Naik

2012 : He lost elections to Lavoo Mamledar of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party.
2007: Re-elected to Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa. Again from Ponda as Congress MLA. This time he defeated Mamledar Lavoo.
2002: On Congress ticket, Ravi Naik was elected from Ponda assembly constituency. He defeated Naik Shripad Yasso of BJP.
1998-99: Member, Committee on Home Affairs; Member, Consultative Committee, Ministry of Commerce.
1998: He was elected to 12th Lok Sabha from Panaji constituency. He defeated Raut Pandurang Dattaram of BJP.
1993 - 94 : Chairman, Business Advisory Committee; Member, Select Committee on Bill No. 35 of 1993 The Goa Municipalities (Amendment) Bill, 1993.
1991-93: He served as Chief Minister (25 January 1991 to 18 May 1993) of Goa holding the portfolios of Home, Town and Country Planning, Personnel, General Administration, Vigilance and Finance. In between from 1991 to 1992 he was the Chairman, Business Advisory Committee Member, House Committee to lead the case of State of Goa for higher Central assistance before the Government of India.
1991: Ravi Naik joined Congress Party.
1990: He was appointed as Cabinet Minister, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services; and Information and Publicity, Goa. He served in this position from March to December.
1989 - 94 : Member, First Legislative Assembly of the State of Goa. Also, he served as Chairman, Estimates Committee between 1989 - 90.
1985 - 87: Chairman, Estimates Committee, Goa from 1985 to 1986; Member, Panel of Presiding Members and Chairman, Estimates Committee from 1986 - 87.
1984 - 89 : He was elected to Legislative Assembly of Goa from Ponda.
1980 : Ravi Naik became president of Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party. He contested his first elections on a Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party ticket but lost.
1978: He was elected as Councillor, Ponda Municipal Council, Goa.
1975 : Ravi Naik became a member of Maharashtrawadi Gomentak Party, Goa (Youth Wing).
24 October 2000 to 27 February 2002 : He was appointed as Deputy Chief Minister and held portfolios of Public Works Department, Animal Husbandry, and Women and Child Development.
9 June 1999 to 24 November 1999 : Cabinet Minister for PWD, Housing, Science and Technology and Printing & Stationary.
2 April 1994 to 8 April 1994: He was elected as chief minister of Goa just for 6 days.

Ravi Sitaram Naik Early Life

1980: He began his career by owning a bar and restaurant in Ponda.

Ravi Sitaram Naik Latest News & Updates

Ravi Sitaram Naik Passes Away
Ravi Sitaram Naik, former Chief Minister of Goa and long-time MLA from Ponda, passed away today at 79 due to cardiac arrest. He served in key ministerial roles, leaving a lasting political legacy.

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